Overview
- UConn edged Georgetown 79-75 on Feb. 14 at Gampel Pavilion to improve to 24-2, yet both Dan Hurley and Hoyas coach Ed Cooley noted empty sections and subdued noise.
- Hurley said he has given up trying to hype the building, pointing to two recent national championships and the team’s record as reasons fans should be louder.
- The announced attendance was 10,244, a sellout figure, despite areas that appeared unfilled, including a section behind a basket, according to Hurley.
- He contrasted the home atmosphere with charged Big East road environments at places like Xavier and Creighton, saying those crowds create a clear edge.
- Coverage frames Wednesday’s home game against Creighton as the immediate chance for a louder response from fans, with UConn 13-1 at home this season.